The Lord is just SO good.
Last August, when I started praying about this traveling lifestyle, one of my concerns was the kids not having a regular or "normal" social experience. I was honestly concerned that they would not have many opportunities to "play" with kids their own age. Yes. I know that I have 5 children, and they always have SOMEONE in the family to "play" with, but I also know how important friendships are, and how they affect our lives. The kids have some WONDERFUL friends back home in Texas, and we are trying to keep in touch by writing letters and sending postcards, but they DO miss them!
The Lord has truly provided in this area of ALL of our lives! We have met some of the most interesting and friendly and generous people on this trip! I am amazed how many Christians the Lord has put in our path. How many great churches we have visited. I could go on and on....
The kids are making friends in almost every RV park we have stayed. We have exchanged phone numbers and addresses with people from all over! It just amazes me, that the Lord would work out so many little details for my family.
For anyone praying about this lifestyle, I want to assure you, that you are going to meet A LOT of people. Your children are going to meet A LOT of children. Just as in a sticks-n-bricks home, you have to get involved, and get out of the house to meet people and make relationships, it is exactly the same, if not easier to meet people on the road! People are just itching to get to know you, and find out where you're traveling too, and where you came from. Conversations just flow, and before you know it, you're making great friendhships.
Tapio family, we can not wait to meet up again in Washington!!! It was such a blessing to meet you!
Blessings,
Steph
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